View Full Version : Downspout size conversion
cklein
Jul 20, 2009, 03:26 PM
I recently bought a rain barrel from our local sewer company for a great price. The hardware was included. Unfortunately, we have 3x4 downspouts, but the elbow pieces, hole and mesh filter with the rain barrel are 2x3. Is there a converter? I couldn't find anything at local hardward stores. If nothing does that retangle to retangle conversion, what do you recommend to get the 3x4 retangle to a 3 inch hole 18 inches or so from the downspout?
creahands
Jul 20, 2009, 04:25 PM
Convert 2x3 hole in rain barrel to 3x4.
Chuck
cklein
Jul 21, 2009, 08:44 AM
Unfortunately the hole came with a mesh screen that just fits it. I can't really enlarge the hole without much more cost. Any ideas for getting the downspout smaller? There must be a plumbing option since there doesn't appear to be a downspout conversion option. Help!
creahands
Jul 21, 2009, 08:19 PM
There are 2 ways u can get this to work. Neither one is an enclosed system.
Use a scupper with 2x3 outlet hooked to rain barrel and run 3x4 leader into scupper.
Or
Use a 2x3 down spout unit. Cap off ends and run 3x4 leader into it.
don't know of any other way to join the 2 different sizes. Maybe one of the experts can come up with something.
Chuck
KISS
Jul 21, 2009, 09:03 PM
OK, came up with this:
Fernco Universal Downspout Connector, Universal Downspout Connector, Flexible Downspout Connector, Downspout Connector | Fernco (http://www.fernco.com/plumbing/residential-plumbing/universal-downspout-connector)
Make your own adapter with a 4" piece of PVC in the middle?
KISS
Jul 21, 2009, 09:13 PM
Or how about this?
Rain Reserve Downspout Adapter :: SimplyRainBarrels.com (http://www.simplyrainbarrels.com/rain-barrel-accessories/rain-reserve-downspout-adapter.html)
creahands
Jul 21, 2009, 09:22 PM
Hey KISS
Looks like u nailed it. Learn something new every day
Chuck